Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20170522:21:09:00
Self-incrimination. they cited the fact now robert mueller is pursuing the probe as special counsel. that wasn't the case when the committee first requested the documents. they said fine, normally the fifth amendment applies to testify. by producing these documents, it is acknowledging the conversations existed. if we did that, it is a testimonial act so that's why they're saying they have the grounds to say no. he won't incriminate himself. and he asked for immunity before and wasn't given it. >> we should say taking the fifth doesn't imply guilt. >> if i were his defense lawyer, i would tell...